The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes CLC 350 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 48,400

€ 38,800

€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lexus RC 300h is 9.7 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 350.
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 350
54.9
72.4
81.5
55.5
68
81.8
72.4 in
Width
68 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
54.9 in
Height
55.5 in
107.5
184.8
106.9
175.1
184.8 in
Length
175.1 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 350
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.52 %

General
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 350
XC1
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 350
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.960

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
220 hp
268 hp
Mercedes CLC 350
No data
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 350
Performance
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 350
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RC 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 350
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17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
17.39 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
47 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
45 mpg
city
17 mpg
48 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
820 mi
Range
397 mi
Lexus RC 300h
820 mi
397 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
Environmental Impact
94.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
183.8 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
94.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 300h
Mercedes CLC 350
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft